Bettor's Guide To The MLB Division Series Round

US Bets broke down the wild card round that kicked off the MLB playoffs. US Bats went 2-2 picking the four series. If they bet $100 on each series at the prices offered at DraftKings, they would have lost $5. They won $115 on the Phillies and $80 on Guardians. The average hold rate is better than the nationwide hold. It's also possible that recency played a role in the results.

Philadelphia Phillies are playing against Atlanta Braves in the MLB Division Series. The Phillies have a better record than the Braves. They have an advantage in their pitchers and hitters. They are also better at hitting home runs. Their chances of winning are higher than their opponents. Braves have 65% chance of victory. Phillies' chances are much higher. It's a hot team-at-the-right-time game. Some of their players are very good. Ranger Suarez is a good pitcher. He has a 3.21 lifetime ERA against the Atlanta.

Seattle Mariners are playing Houston Astros in the MLB Division Series. The Astros have the lowest strikeout rate and the second best home run rate in baseball. Seattle's team has the worst ‘Stros Index of any wild card team. Seattle won only seven of the 19 head-to-head matchups this year. They beat Toronto Blue Jays 14-0 in two games.

Cleveland Guardians are playing against the New York Yankees. The Yankees won the last 23 games of the season. Cleveland Guardians had a low strikeout rate in the majors. Yankees hit 49 home runs after Sept. 1. Guardians hit 26. Giancarlo Stanton found his stroke and went 4-for-9 with three home Runs in his final three games. The game is a toss-up. It's worth picking the Yankees as they are a better team.

Josh Hader is the best player for the San Diego Padres. Los Angeles Dodgers have a better record in the regular season and are built for October. The Dodgers' 22% strikeout rate is one of their weaknesses. The Padres won the wild card game against the Mets. They are favored by 175 points. Dodgers are favoured by 210. Juan Soto and Josh Hager could help the Padres to win the game.